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When JU geography professor, Ashley Johnson, PhD, made an open-ended offer for her students to create a map as a service-learning study, she didn’t know she would set into motion a citywide campaign. Johnson’s offer and the students’ efforts were the foundation for Connectable’s Shopability, a citywide campaign to recognize Jacksonville’s inclusive employers and their

It Is Important to VyStar That Every Individual Has an Opportunity to Work and Earn a LivingVyStar Credit Union was inspired at one of the The Arc Jacksonville’s events. Brian Wolfburg, CEO of VyStar believes “It is very important to VyStar that every individual has the opportunity to work and earn an income in an

Auld & White is Building a Brighter Future for People of All AbilitiesNathan Marty, CEO of Auld & White Constructors, made the pledge to employ an individual with intellectual differences as a part of the 20 in 20 campaign. This decision came full circle when Auld & White hired a young man from North Florida

Miller Electric Brings People of All Abilities off the Sidelines to Work“When businesses can be flexible and adaptable in bringing people off the sidelines to work, we all win as a community.” ~ Henry Brown, CEO of Miller Electric Company and JAX Chamber Chair.We applaud the efforts of our business leaders who are making Northeast

JAX Chamber Celebrates 20 in 20 Campaign During National Disability Awareness Employment MonthEarlier this year, Connectable and JAX Chamber launched the 20 in 20 campaign to encourage 20 Chamber members to hire people of all abilities. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, JAX Chamber highlighted the 20 in 20 campaign and member business

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Challenge Enterprises of Clay County, retooled its sewing operation to make face masks in response to a COVID-19 community need. Challenge Enterprises is partnering with several businesses and organizations to fulfill orders for face masks as they safeguard their employees in a pandemic economy. In fact, the

This story appeared on the front page of the Florida Times-Union on March 1, 2020. Click here for the original feature article. By Beth Reese Cravey Connectable, founded in 2017 by Jacksonville philanthropist Delores Barr Weaver, will help 20 in 20 companies identify and customize positions and interview candidates, as well as provide job coaching

This story appeared in the Florida Times-Union on November 12, 2019. Click here for the original feature article.By Mark WoodsWhen he turned 18, Willie Deas couldn’t count to 10. But Fred Martin, founder of Martin Coffee Co., gave him a chance, hiring him to do some odd jobs. Fifty years later, he’s still working for

Wolfson High School student, Michael Weidle emerged from his football season with some statewide victories, countywide recognition, and a team of new friends who weathered the ups and downs in a hard-fought football season. Only it wasn’t a typical football team or an everyday honor, and Michael

Miss Aaliyah worked swiftly and calmly, unpacking lunch boxes for a class of hungry preschoolers at DLC Nurse & Learn in her role as a teacher assistant. The students were sitting patiently, joyfully, wiping down the table as they waited for lunch.  A glance around the table revealed children of all abilities and backgrounds– those